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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60603-6404
(312) 443-3600

Galleries under Renovation

As we build the Modern Wing, we are also renovating and reinstalling galleries throughout the museum. Visit this page for all the latest reinstallation information.		 Making Way for the Modern Wing

Fall Hours

Monday 10:30–5:00
Tuesday 10:30–5:00
Wednesday 10:30–5:00
Thursday 10:30–8:00 (Free 5:00–8:00)
Friday 10:30–5:00
Saturday 10:00–5:00
Sunday 10:00–5:00

Target Free Thursday Evenings
The museum offers free general admission Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.


Target Free Thursday Evenings are generously sponsored by Target		 Target Free Thursday Evenings

Admission Fees

Adults: $12
Children, Students, and Seniors (65 and up): $7
Children under 12 are free.
Members are always free. Become a member now!

Buy Tickets
Purchase admission tickets online, by calling (312) 930-4040 Monday through Friday, 8:00–9:00; Saturday, 8:00–7:00; or Sunday, 8:00–6:00, or at any museum admission counter.

Families can visit the Art Institute for free with the Kraft Great Kids Passport from the Chicago Public Library. Passports are valid for general admission and for most special exhibitions.

Map

Lower Level | First Level | Second Level

Note: The Columbus Drive entrance is closed to the public in preparation for construction of the new building, the Modern Wing. See more about museum access.

Exhibitions, Gallery Talks, Lectures, and Performances

Exhibitions and events occur daily at the museum. Check the calendar for a complete listing.

Gallery Audio Guide

The gallery audio guide is a comprehensive overview that lets you explore the museum at your own pace. With its random-access format, the guide allows you to enter a gallery number into a small MP3 player to enjoy commentary on the collection. It can be rented at the admission counter at Michigan Avenue. The guide is available for $6 ($ 5 for members) and is free to visitors with visual and hearing impairments.

Exhibition audio tours are available for some exhibitions and include the gallery audio guide. The tour is available for $6 ($5 for members) and is free to visitors with visual and hearing impairments.

Enrich Your Visit

Self-guided tours, podcasts, e-newsletters, and more all can help enrich your visit to the museum. Click here for more information.

Checkrooms

$1 per item. The following items must be checked before entering the galleries: any parcel, purse, bag, or tote 13-by-17 inches, backpacks, baby carriers, long umbrellas, and briefcases. Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries and cannot be checked. The Art Institute of Chicago reserves the right to refuse checking services for any items at any time.

Photography

Photography of loan exhibitions is not permitted.
Still photography of the permanent collection, taken in existing light, is permitted on condition that the photographs are for personal, noncommercial use. Flashes, tripods, and video cameras are prohibited.
Please turn off cell phones or pagers in the museum.

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